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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.62, 309.90 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.62, 309.90 and 131.34 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.62 : 309.90 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.62/309.90 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.62x = 309.90 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.62x = 40,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,702.27/224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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